Financial Commissioner Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dr. Sumita Misra informed that the Haryana Government has constituted State and district-level committees for the implementation of "Operation Dronagiri.” This initiative, launched by the Central Government under the National Geospatial Policy (NGP), aims to support national development, economic prosperity, and a thriving information economy by strengthening the geospatial sector.
Haryana is among the first five states selected for the initial phase of this national initiative, alongside Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Misra said.Dr. Misra stated that ‘Operation Dronagiri’ aims to facilitate access to high-quality geospatial data for service providers to address sector-specific challenges in areas such as agriculture, transportation, infrastructure, livelihood, and skill development.
The Survey of India (SoI), is the nodal agency for this operation and has identified Sonipat district in Haryana for the launch of ‘Operation Dronagiri’. In order to ensure effective implementation, the Haryana Government has constituted a State Level Committee chaired by the Director, Land Records, Haryana.
The Director, Survey of India, Haryana, will serve as the Member Secretary. Other members of the committee include the Director of HARSAC, the District Revenue Officer (HQ), the Assistant Director (HQ), the General Manager (IT) from the Office of Revenue and Disaster Management. At the district level in Sonipat, the Deputy Commissioner will chair the committee, with the Superintendent Surveyor, Survey of India, Haryana, to serve as the Member Secretary.
The District Revenue Officer, Sonipat, and the General Manager (IT), Revenue and Disaster Management, will serve as members. These committees will play a critical role in establishing the operational framework, ensuring coordination between central and state agencies, and monitoring the smooth execution of the project.
They will also address on-ground challenges and facilitate timely decision-making. Dr. Misra further explained that "Operation Dronagiri" is a central government initiative utilizing advanced drone-based mapping and geospatial technologies to improve the efficiency of government services.
Under this programme, farmers will benefit from precise, data-driven agricultural advisories, enabling them to optimize crop yields and resource use. This initiative will ensure that important information about an area is transparent, accessible, and used strategically by the government.